The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has thrown the spotlight on one of the country’s brightest young prospects, naming 21-year-old Essex all-rounder Grace Scrivens as captain for the England Women A side ahead of a highly anticipated white-ball series against New Zealand A. The series, running from June 23rd to July 7th, 2025, will see the best of England’s emerging talent battle a strong White Ferns’ A outfit across three 50-over and three T20 matches.
She led England to runners-up finish in the inaugural edition of the ICC Women’s Under-19 World Cup in South Africa in 2023. They ended up on the losing side by 7 wickets against India, led by skipper Shafali Verma in the grand finale. Grace Scrivens was awarded the Player of the Tournament for her 293 runs at an average of 41.85 in seven innings, finishing as the 2nd highest run-scorer of the inaugural edition of the tournament. Besides her exploits with the bat, she had also picked up 9 wickets at an average of 7.11 and an economy of 3.09 in 6 innings.
Grace Scrivens continues her meteoric rise in English cricket with the captaincy for this marquee series. Known for her versatile left-handed batting and wily off-spin, Scrivens is being touted as a future star with both bat and ball. Her leadership reflects both her maturity and the trust she commands among coaches and peers alike.
Jon Lewis, England’s Women’s Performance Batting Coach has his say on the build-up of the squad, “We’ve selected a young and talented group of players, many of whom have gained recognition through their form for their counties in the first half of the season. It’s also good to see a number of players with recent experience of playing for England Women U19s.
New Zealand have brought over a strong A squad with a good amount of international experience, so the challenge will be tough, but I’m looking forward to seeing our players grab this opportunity against strong opposition.”
England A Women 50-over Squad
Grace Scrivens (C), Hannah Baker, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Mahika Gaur, Jodi Grewock, Emma Jones, Freya Kemp, Abi Norgrove, Charis Pavely, Davina Perrin, Grace Potts, Seren Smale, Rhianna Southby, Alexa Stonehouse, Grace Thompson, Phoebe Turner
England A Women T20 Squad
Grace Scrivens (C), Hannah Baker, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Mahika Gaur, Bess Heath, Emma Jones, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Ella McCaughan, Charis Pavely, Davina Perrin, Grace Potts, Seren Smale, Alexa Stonehouse
This six-match showdown is more than just a tour for both teams. For England Women A, it’s a platform to showcase depth, resilience, and the next wave of international stars. For Scrivens, it’s a pivotal test of leadership as the squad faces a New Zealand A side packed with players who have already tasted senior international cricket.
Fans and selectors alike will be watching closely as these rising talents stake their claim for higher honours, with a view to both the near – and long-term future of English women’s cricket.
All eyes will be on Grace Scrivens and her squad from June 23rd. Whether you’re a seasoned follower of the women’s game or new to the excitement, this series promises competitive cricket, future stars, and a glimpse of the next generation ready to take centre stage. Catch every ball, every run, and every wicket live and free on ECB.CO.UK.
England A vs New Zealand A Fixtures:
June 23: 1st One-Dayer – County Ground, Derby
June 26: 2nd One-Dayer – County Ground, Derby
June 29: 3rd One-Dayer – County Ground, Chelmsford
July 4: 1st T20 – County Ground, Chelmsford
July 6: 2nd T20 – Kent County Ground, Beckenham
July 8: 3rd T20 – Kent County Ground, Beckenham
(Quotes sourced from ECB Press Release)
